DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ''' r'ARTMENT OF 

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August 20, 2010 

Office of the Garrison Commander 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary, US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. LaHood: 

On behalf of the over 50,000 military members of Fort Bragg, 1 am 

writing to strongly endorse the grant application siobmitted by North 

Carolina's Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) under the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program for non-stop air service 

between Fayetteville and the Washington D.C. area. Due to the BRAC 

transfer of FORSCOM Headquarters and Army Reserve Command from Port 

McPherson, GA, to Fort Bragg, NC this next year this will be an 

essential service to the military members of Fort Bragg. 

Once the BRAC transfer is complete in September 2011, there will 

be more Flag and General Officers on Fort Bragg than any other 

installation in the world, outside the pentagon. Additionally, over 

the next three years, the Fayetteville region will see gains of over 

40,000 military and civilian personnel and their families to the area. 

For the benefit of the military and surrounding businesses, 

respectfully request that highest consideration be given to the 

Fayetteville Regional Airport's grant application for direct 

commercial flights from Fayettevilie/Fort Bragg, NC, to Washington, 

DC. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen KT. Sicinski 

Colonel, US Army 

Garrison Commander 
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ARLINGTON, VA 22202-4704 

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Ms. Aloha Ley 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

US Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Ms. Ley. 

The Office of Economic Adjustment is aware of the Fayetteville Regional Airport 

application for ftinding through the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The 

Fayetteville Regional Airport has been working in partnership with local communities to 

enhance air services to the Fort Bragg region. 

Assistance through your program will assist the Fayetteville community to capably 

respond to the demand for Washington, D.C. air service as a result of mission growth at Fort 

Bragg. This growth increases the number of trips between Fort Bragg and Washington, D.C. by 

military and civilian personnel as well as companies doing business with the Department of 

Defense. 

Questions pertaining to this matter may be directed to Mr. Michael Wilson, Project 

Manager, at (703) 604-5146, or via email at michael.wdlson@wso.whs.mil. 

Sincerely, 

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Patrick J. O'Brien A/« A Jmx ^^u. > 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

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On behalf of the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, I am writing to express strong support for the grant application 

submitted by North Carolina's Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. 

New non-stop air service between Fayetteville and the Washington, DC area has been identified by our local community as a highpriority transportation requirement A financial grant would help secure the commitment of a commercial airline to provide this 

important service. 

Demand for Washington, DC air service Is being driven by mission growth at Fort Bragg related to the Base Realignnient and Closure 

(BRAC) pro(»s$. Under BRAC, Fort Bragg will add thousands of military personnel In the next few years. Of particular note, the U.S. 

Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and Army Reserve command (USARC) will transfer fi^om Fort McPherson In Atlanta to Fort Bragg 

by September 2011. The addition of these units will substantially Increase the number of trips between Fort Bragg and Washington, 

DC both by the military and companies doing business with the Department of Defense. 

Of note, once the FORSCOM transition Is firtal. Fort Bragg wrill have more generals than any other location outside of the Pentagon. 

Its Integral that we are able to offer direct service to Washington DC. 

Additionally, direct service to Washington DC will increase our appeal as a location for DC area planners to hold their regional or 

multi^state meetings. Many trade organizations and media outlets are located in the DC metro area. With direct service from DC, the 

bureau can secure more writer visits which increases positive publicity for the community, which in turn Increases meetings and 

visitation to the area. The potential economic Impact is tremendous. 

Located Just 13.6 miles from Fort Bragg's main gate and within easy access of surrounding communities, Fayetteville R^onal 

Airport Is ideally positioned to aoommodate the region's Washington, DC travelers. Currently, travelers in this marlcet are forced to 

either drhre 6 hours each way or fly via alternative airports. These options are neither efficient nor economical and present 

substantial obstacles to maximizing the economic potential of the BRAC process In the Fayetteville region. 

The Fayette^lle Area Convention & Visitors Bureau respectfully asks that the highest consideration is given to the Fayetteville 

Regional Airport*s grant application in order to Improve access to Washington, DC for the benefit of military, business and leisure 

travelers alike. 

JTR ViiJL 

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CEO 

Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

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Dear Sir; 

On behalf of the BRAC Regional Task Force, I am writing to express strong support for the grant 

application submitted by North Carolina's Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) under the Small Community Air 

Service Development Program. New non-stop air service between Fayetteville and the Washington, DC area has 

been identified by our local community as a high-priority transportation requirement. A financial grant would 

help secure the commitment of a commercial airline to provide this important service. 

Demand for Washington, DC air service is being driven by mission growth at Fort Bragg related to the Base 

Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. Under BRAC, Fort Bragg will add thousands of military personnel In the 

next few years. Of particular note, the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and Army Reserve Command 

(USARC) will transfer from Fort McPherson in Atlanta to Fort Bragg by September 2011. Once the transfer from 

Ft. McPherson is complete, there will be more Generals stationed at Fort Bragg than anywhere In the world 

other than the Pentagon. Not surprisingly, this growth will substantially increase the number of trips between 

Fayetteville/Fort Bragg and Washington, DC both by the military and companies doing business with the 

Department of Defense. 

The BRAC Regional Task Force is a 501c(6) non-profit agency that represents eleven counties and 73 

municipalities that are planning and preparing for the significant impact on our communities due to the changes 

that will occur from the BRAC 2005 actions and other grovirth at Fort Bragg and Pope AFB. Over the next three 

years, this region will see additional gains of over 40,000 military and civilian personnel and their families as the 

Army moves FORSCOM and USARC from Fort McPherson, Ga. to Fort Bragg. 

In preparation for this tremendous economic growth to our region, the BRAC RTF hired consultant experts 

who completed the Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan (CGRP) in 2008 which identified and examined the 

region's needs resulting from this growth. A major recommendation in the CRGP was the need for direct 

commercial flights from the Fayetteville Regional Airport to Washington, DC. A subsequent study confirmed the 

economic viability of said direct flights. 

Located just 13.6 miles from Fort Bragg's main gate and within easy access of surrounding communities, 

Fayetteville Regional Airport is ideally positioned to accommodate the region's Washington, DC travelers. 

Currently, travelers in this market are forced to either drive 6 hours each way or fly via alternative airports. These 

options are not economical and present substantial obstacles to both: the effective and efficient use of military 

travel time, and our community's ability to maximize the economic potential of the BRAC process in the 

Fayetteville region. 

The BRAC Regional Task Force respectfully asks that the highest consideration be given to the Fayetteville 

Regional Airport's grant application in order to improve access to Washington, DC for the benefit of military, 

business and leisure travelers alike. 

Sincerely, 

Grdg raylor, Executive Director 

BRAC Regional Task Force 
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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

On behalf of the Fayetteville Regional Airport Commission, I am writing to express strong support for the 

grant application submitted by North Carolina's Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) under the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program. New non-stop air service between Fayetteville and the 

Washington, DC area has been Identified by our local community as a high-priority transportation 

requirement. A financial grant would help secure the commitment of a commercial airline to provide 

this important service. 

Demand for Washington, DC air service is being driven by mission growth at Fort Bragg related to the 

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. Under BRAC, Fort Bragg will add thousands of military 

personnel in the next few years. Of particular note, the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and 

Army Reserve Command (USARC) will transfer from Fort McPherson in Atlanta to Fort Bragg by 

September 2011. The addition of these units will substantially increase the number of trips between 

Fort Bragg and Washington, DC, both by the military and companies doing business with the 

Department of Defense. 

in addition to the strong military need for this service, the Fayetteville Regional Airport Commission has 

been working hard to provide competitive alternatives for the regional customers we serve. Both Delta 

and US Airways have strengthened and sustained service to our region and in June 2010 American Eagle 

began serving its Dallas Fort-Worth hub wi ^ two daily round trip flights. Our air service consultant has 

developed a demand model, which supports direct service to the Washington, DC area. We are 

confident that this new service will be supported by our customers, and this Small Community Air 

Service Grant will assist us in providing the marketing dollars to ensure success. 

Located Just 13.6 miles from Fort Bragg's main gate and within easy access of surrounding communities, 

Fayetteville Regional Airport is ideally positioned to accommodate the region's Washington, DC 

travelers. Currently, travelers in this market are forced to either drive 6 hours each way or fly via 

alternative airports. These options are neither efficient nor economical and present substantial 

obstacles to maximizing the economic potential of the BRAC process in tfie Fayetteville r^ion. 

FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT 

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FAYETTEVlLLt-. NC 28306 

(910) 433-1619 / FAX (910) 433-1765 

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The Fayetteville Regional Airport Commission respectfully asks that the highest consideration be given 

to the Fayetteville Regional Airport's grant application in order to improve access to Washington, DC for 

the benefit of military, business and leisure travelers. 

Sincerely, 

Ralph P. Hamilton, Chairman 

Fayetteville Regional Airport Commission 
NORTH CAROLINAS B^RTMENTOF 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood, Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Sir; 

On behalf of North Carolina's Southeast (NCSE), 1 am writing to express support for the grant application 

submitted by North Carolina's Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) under the Small Community Air Service 

Development Program. New non-stop air service between Fayetteville and the Washington, DC area has been 

identified by the region as a high-priority transportation requirement for access to/from the region and to facilitate 

economic growth. This financial grant would assist in securing a commitment from a commercial airline to provide 

this new air service. 

Demand for this Washington, DC air service is being driven by mission growth at Fort Bragg related to the 

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative. Through BRAC, Fort Bragg will add thousands of military 

personnel in the next few years as the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and Army Reserve Command 

(USARC) transfer from Fort McPherson in Atlanta to Fort Bragg. This growth will substantially increase the number 

of trips between Fayetteville/Fort Bragg and Washington, DC both by the military and companies doing business with 

the Department of Defense. A major recommendation in the Comprehensive Regional Growth Plan (CGRP) 

completed in 2008 was the need for direct commercial flights from the Fayetteville Regional Airport to Washington, 

DC. A subsequent study confirmed the economic viability of establishing these direct flights. 

Located just 13.6 miles from Fort Bragg's main gate and within easy access of surrounding communities, 

Fayetteville Regional Airport is ideally positioned to accommodate the region's Washington, DC travelers. Currently, 

travelers in this market are forced to either drive 6 hours each way or fly via alternative airports. This greatly reduces 

the effective and efficient use of military travel time, and our community's ability to maximize the economic potential 

of the BRAC process in the Fayetteville region. 

North Carolina's Southeast, a legislatively created economic development partnership, is the regional 

economic development marketing organization for southeastern North Carolina. We serve an eleven county region 

that encompasses counties along the coast, includes Fayetteville, and continues to Richmond County. As we work to 

recruit companies to expand or relocate in our region, air service to major markets is of significant value to companies 

as they seek to be globally competitive in the marketplace. As military contractors/defense related companies is a 

targeted industry cluster for our region and we are integrally involved in the BRAC initiative, we see the value of 

enhancing all modes of the transportation network has on a company's decision to relocate. The creation of direct air 

service between Fayetteville and Washington, DC would be a significant asset to our region's competitiveness for 

atti-action of new industry in both military and non-military sectors. 

North Carolina's Southeast respectfully asks that the highest consideration be given to the Fayetteville 

Regional Airport's grant application to develop direct air service to Washington, DC for the benefit of military, 

business and leisure travelers alike. 

Sincerely, 

Steve Yost, Executive Director 

North Carolina's Southeast 

707 West Broad Street V P. 0 Box 2556 > Elizabethtown, NC 2S337 > (800) 767-1333 , (910) 862-8511 > Fax (910) 862-1482 

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The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

On behalf of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, I am writing to express strong support for 

the grant application submitted by North Carolina's Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) under the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program. New non-stop air service between Fayetteville and the 

Washington, DC area has been identified by our local community as a high-priority transportation 

requirement. A financial grant would help secure the commitment of a commercial airline to provide 

this important service. 

Demand for Washington, DC air service is being driven by mission growth at Fort Bragg related to the 

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. Under BRAC, Fort Bragg will add thousands of military 

personnel in the next few years. Of particular note, the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) and 

Army Reserve Command (USARC) will transfer from Fort McPherson in Atlanta to Fort Bragg by 

September 2011. The addition of these units will substantially increase the number of trips between 

Fort Bragg and Washington, DC both by the military and companies doing business with the Department 

of Defense. 

Located just 13.6 miles from Fort Bragg's main gate and within easy access of surrounding communities, 

Fayetteville Regional Airport is ideally positioned to accommodate the region's Washington, DC 

travelers, Currently, travelers in this market are forced to either drive 6 hours each way or fly via 

alternative airports. These options are neither efficient nor economical and present substantial 

obstacles to maximizing the economic potential of the BRAC process in the Fayetteville region. 

In addition, members of our Board attend meetings that are held in Washington, DC and a direct flight 

would greatly reduce travel time and other expenses associated with flying to that area. 

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The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners respectfully asks that the highest consideration is 

given to the Fayetteville Regional Airport's grant application in order to improve access to Washington, 

DC for the benefit of military, business and leisure travelers alike. 

Sinc^ely, 

Billy R. King 

Chairman 

Cc: Board of Commissioners 

James Martin, County Manager 

Bradley Whited, Fayetteville Regional Airport Director